Enhanced Ebony Blade - the true promised daedric weapon - NO SCRIPTS

⭐ ⭐⭐ (1,091 endorsements) 📥 21,373 downloads 📌 v1.1 📅 3/3/2014
⚪ Last updated 2014

By cotoli · Weapons and Armour

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 11/7/2014 📅 Created: 3/3/2014
⚠️ Install Order · 3 steps
1🛠️ SKSE — Skyrim Script Extender Download ↗
2🔧 USLEEP — Unofficial Skyrim Legendary Edition Patch Download ↗
3🖥️ SkyUI — SkyUI (MCM framework) Download ↗

Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 5.1% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #8 of 38 Weapons and Armour mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

✅ Base damage increased by 13
✅ Added 12 crit damage (it had no critical damage in vanilla game)
✅ It deals more damage than the daedric greatsword (16 the daedric, 24 this one)
✅ The enchantment was 30 damage at full level, now its 50.
✅ Its upgradable at the grindstone wheel

Note to self, ignore this all of you: In requiem version of the mod, remember to esmify requiem before opening with ck to prevent corruption. Ck does not see ESP as requirements otherwise because it sucks.

NORMAL, OVERPOWERED AND LORE-FRIENDLY VERSION! Tired of that annoying useless blade? Dissapointed about Mephala lying to you? Maybe you will like this. I made this mod according to this(SPOILERS in this link): Notes found with Ebony Blade

DESCRIPTION The real Ebony Blade Mephala promised you. Now its more in line with how the book and the daedric lord describes it: "Its power is without equal, to kill while your victim smiles at you"(extracted from the description book found with the blade). Its supposed to be a feared, and a specially powerful daedric artifact. But it is an useless, low level daedric weapon. Seriously, bethesda? Let me fix that

What this mod does: -You can now attack and your victim wont do anything. If anyone watches you attacking, they will defend your victim and treat you as a criminal, just like before, and guards will attempt to arrest you, but NOT YOUR VICTIM. Your victim wont treat it as an attack...be sure no one watches you and he/she will look at the sky thinking about the meaning of life while you kill him/her. This applies to the 3 versions. -Presented on three flavours, normal, overpowered and lore-friendly version. I increased base damage, and the enchant damage, but only enough to be overpowered in the overpowered version. It also has crit damage, it didnt before. -Its upgradable at the grindstone wheel (sharpen), so its again useful at high levels (technically, sharpening the blade is not lore-friendly, but it feels like a necessary change so i added a lore-friendly version without this)

STATS(THREE VERSIONS) ->NORMAL version: Base damage increased by 4. Added 7 crit damage (it had no critical damage in vanilla game) The enchantment was 30 damage at full level, now its 50. It has the same damage as the daedric greatsword, plus the absorb life enchant. Its upgradable at the grindstone wheel

  • ->Optional OVERPOWERED version patch (for players who play with increased difficulty)
  • Base damage increased by 13
  • Added 12 crit damage (it had no critical damage in vanilla game)
  • It deals more damage than the daedric greatsword (16 the daedric, 24 this one)
  • The enchantment was 30 damage at full level, now its 50.
  • Its upgradable at the grindstone wheel

>Optional OVERPOWERED REQUIEM version patch (for players who play with REQUIEM in legendary and other mods that increase difficulty such as deadly dragon

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

This mod enhances the Ebony Blade in Skyrim, making it more powerful, upgradable, and useful at high levels, all without scripts. It aims to match the weapon's lore description, letting you kill enemies while they smile. With over 1,000 endorsements, it's a popular choice for players seeking a better daedric weapon.

✨ Key Features

Increases the Ebony Blade's damage output.
Makes the Ebony Blade upgradable.
Ensures the weapon remains useful at high levels.
Uses no scripts, reducing compatibility issues.
Aligns the weapon's performance with its lore description.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community-approved with 1,091 endorsements and over 21k downloads.
  • No scripts means fewer compatibility headaches and better stability.
  • Makes a famously underwhelming daedric artifact actually worth using.

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated in 2014 — may not be compatible with the latest Skyrim versions or Special Edition.
  • Only tweaks stats; doesn't add new visual effects or unique enchantments.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Skyrim players who love daedric artifacts but are disappointed by the Ebony Blade's weak stats. If you want a lore-friendly buff without script complications, this is a solid pick. Skip if you're on Skyrim Special Edition or want a complete overhaul with new mechanics.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Since it's a simple replacer, just drop the files into your Data folder or use a mod manager.
  • If you're on Skyrim Special Edition, check for a port or use a compatibility patch.
  • Load order shouldn't matter much, but place it after other weapon mods to ensure the changes apply.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Skyrim LE Mods
Author
cotoli
Version
1.1
Downloads
21,373
Endorsements
1,091
Category
Weapons and Armour
Created
3/3/2014
Updated
11/7/2014

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